2016 Cleveland State Volleyball News

Former Cleveland State volleyball standout Grace Kauth has been named a nominee for the NCAA Woman Of The Year Award, an honor that encompasses the four pillars of Academics, Athletics, Service and Leadership.

For the second straight year, Cleveland State volleyball standout Grace Kauth has been honored for her academic achievements, as the senior outside hitter has been named the Horizon League Scholar-Athlete of the Fall Season.

The Cleveland State volleyball team wrapped up the 2016 season Friday evening, falling to the Arizona Wildcats, 3-0 in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament. The Vikings finished the season with a 25-6 overall record.

The Cleveland State volleyball team will be making its fourth appearance in the NCAA Tournament this week, traveling to East Lansing, Mich. to take on Arizona in a First Round contest at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2.

After capturing the 2016 Horizon League Tournament title last weekend, the Cleveland State volleyball team learned who it will play in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday evening, as the Vikings are set to face the Arizona Wildcats in a first round contest in East Lansing, Michigan at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2.

After leading the Cleveland State volleyball team to its second straight Horizon League Tournament title last weekend, junior middle hitter Alexis Middlebrooks has been named the espnW National Player of the Week.

After capturing their second straight Horizon League Tournament title last weekend, the Cleveland State volleyball team will once again host an NCAA Selection Show Watch Party to find out where and when the Vikings will play their first round contest. The watch party will be held in the Viking Lounge (Wolstein Center – 1st Floor) with doors opening at 8:30 p.m.

The top-seeded Cleveland State volleyball team captured its fourth Horizon League Tournament title Sunday afternoon - and its second straight Horizon League crown – with a five-set victory over No. 2 Green Bay in the Horizon League Tournament Championship match.

The top-seeded Cleveland State volleyball team advanced to its eighth Horizon League Championship match under head coach Chuck Voss Saturday afternoon, picking up a hard-fought five-set victory over No. 4 Oakland.

After capturing their second straight Horizon League Regular Season Championship earlier this season, the Cleveland State volleyball team will try to win its fourth Horizon League Tournament title, as the Vikings are set to host the 2016 Horizon League Tournament this weekend.

After capturing the program’s fourth Horizon League Regular Season championship, the Cleveland State volleyball team picked up multiple postseason accolades from the Horizon League Tuesday afternoon, including Grace Kauth earning Player and Offensive Player of the Year, Gina Kilner being tabbed the Setter of the Year, Sara Skeens earning Co-Freshman of the Year, and Chuck Voss being named the Co-Coach of the Year.

After clinching the Horizon League Regular Season title earlier this season, the Cleveland State volleyball team has earned the top seed in the upcoming Horizon League Tournament and will serve as host for the 2016 championship. The tournament will run from Friday, November 18 through Sunday, November 20 in Woodling Gymnasium on the Cleveland State campus.

The Cleveland State volleyball team will return to Woodling Gymnasium to close out the regular season on Friday, November 11, hosting Wright State in a 7:00 p.m. contest. Friday’s match will serve as Senior Night, as the Vikings will honor the senior trio of Sydney Mast, Aaliyah Slappy, and Grace Kauth before the contest.

Cleveland State’s 13-match winstreak came to an end Wednesday evening, as the Vikings dropped a hard-fought five-set contest at Green Bay. The Vikings now stand at 22-5 overall this season and 13-2 in Horizon League play.

After helping the Cleveland State volleyball team clinch its second straight Horizon League Regular Season Championship, freshman outside hitter Sara Skeens has been named the Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week.

The Cleveland State volleyball team will look to continue its winning ways this weekend, as the Vikings continue Horizon League play with a pair of matches. The Vikings, who enter the weekend with a 20-4 overall record and an 11-1 mark against league opponents, will travel to Oakland for a 4:00 p.m. contest on Saturday, November 5, before returning home to host Youngstown State at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 6.

After picking up a pair of 3-0 sweeps over Valparaiso and Northern Kentucky last weekend, the Cleveland State volleyball team has swept the Horizon League weekly awards, as Gina Kilner has been named the Offensive Player of the Week and Shannon Grega has been tabbed the Defensive Player of the Week.

For the seventh time under head coach Chuck Voss the Cleveland State volleyball team has eclipsed the 20-win mark, as the Vikings picked up their 11th straight win with a 3-0 sweep over Northern Kentucky.

The Cleveland State volleyball team was able to pick up its 10th straight win Friday evening, posting a three-set sweep of the Valparaiso Crusaders. With the win, the Vikings improve to 19-4 overall this season and 10-1 in Horizon League play.

After spending the last two weeks on the road, the Cleveland State volleyball team will return to Woodling Gymnasium this weekend, continuing Horizon League play against Valparaiso and Northern Kentucky.

Behind a balanced offensive attack and a hard-fought effort, the Cleveland State volleyball team picked up its ninth straight victory Saturday afternoon, earning a 3-2 win at Horizon League foe Milwaukee. With the win, the Vikings now stand at 18-4 overall this season and 9-1 against league opponents.